Finding the Third Proportional to 160,988 and 351,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,988 and 351,892 is: 769,175.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,988 : 351,892 = 351,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,988/351,892 = 351,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,988x = 351,892 × 351,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,988x = 123,827,979,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,827,979,664/160,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,175.22
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